Events Calendar

Play chess with your neighbors and friends, and have some fun at the Encino-Tarzana Branch Library

Join us for a casual Dungeons and Dragons afternoon. We will be painting miniature figurines.

Are you a chess player? Are you interested in learning? We invite you to join us as we explore one of the world's oldest games. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Chess sets will be made available.

Join us for storytime on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. We share stories, songs, and movement activities to build early literacy skills for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years.

STAR Volunteer reads with children in the library.

Join us for an open playtime for babies, toddlers and their adult caregivers. Make new friends, boost social-emotional growth and enjoy hands-on sensory materials that ignite curiosity and exploration. For kids ages 3 and under.

Toddlers, babies, and caregivers are welcome to attend a half-hour storytime filled with songs, stories, and other fun playtime activities.

Walk-in tutoring is available for any adult who needs help with internet searches, filling out forms, English conversation, reading, writing, resumes, and applications, studying for citizenship tests, and basic cell phone and computer use.

Join us for fun-filled stories, songs, and movement activities designed for your little ones!

Join our new Crafts Club for Adults and Seniors every Wednesday! Bring your own project or get guidance to start a craft you choose.

Children are invited to share the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer Eleanor. Take home a free book after reading with Eleanor three times.

All children are invited to read stories with our volunteer Pamela. Share in the joy of reading with our STAR volunteer every Wednesday. Take home a free book after coming to three STAR events at our branch.

Come and discuss The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams.

Join us for a CalFresh information booth event! A CalFresh representative will be available to help you with enrollment and answer any questions regarding CalFresh benefits. Please bring any supporting documents, such as a photo ID, pay stubs, proof…

After-school homework centers in the library for students in grades K-12

Join STAR Reader Pam and nurture a love of reading. Young readers receive a book after 3 visits.

Join us for a special program dedicated to Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement.

Use your imagination to build a brick creation to display in the library, or build something just to break it down! 


Homework help for students in grades K-12.

Ms. Judy reads to kids ages 3-5 every Wednesday afternoon. Come to three programs and receive a free book!

A program designed to enhance reading skills for children of all ages!

Monthly Math Club for Children ages 7-11.

A monthly workshop dedicated to zine making, tactile crafts, and listening to CDs.

Books can transform the way we look at the world. Join children's librarians from the Library to discuss kid-friendly books related to topics of social justice.